Senior Site Engineer – Systems

SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally.

With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.

The Senior Site Engineer – Systems is responsible for supervising and coordinating all aspects of systems installation, integration, testing, and site activities for large infrastructure projects under Project Management Consultancy (PMC) contracts, particularly in the rail and public transport sectors. The role ensures systems are delivered according to design specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and project timelines.

• Supervise and monitor the on-site installation and integration of various systems (signaling, telecommunications, electrical, SCADA, AFC, CCTV, etc.).
• Review and interpret design drawings, technical specifications, and method statements, ensuring correct implementation and compliance.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to verify quality, progress, and adherence to safety standards.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges, interfacing issues, and site constraints during installation and testing phases.
• Coordinate closely with contractors, suppliers, design engineers, and client representatives for effective execution and resolution of issues.
• Support and monitor the systems testing and commissioning activities, ensuring system performance meets project requirements.
• Manage site documentation, including inspection records, daily reports, non‑conformance reports, and as‑built drawings.
• Lead and manage system interfaces across multiple disciplines, ensuring alignment between civil, track, rolling stock, and MEP teams to avoid clashes and integration delays.
• Oversee contractor’s compliance with project schedules, proactively identifying risks to key milestones and implementing mitigation measures to maintain overall program delivery.
• Ensure adequate implementation of permit‑to‑work, HSE procedures, and safety protocols.
• Participate in technical meetings, interface workshops, and project progress reviews.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years’ site experience in systems engineering roles within major infrastructure/PMC projects (rail/metro preferred).
• Strong knowledge of systems installation, integration, and testing processes.
• Solid understanding of international codes, standards, and best practices applicable to rail and transportation systems.
• Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary site teams and resolve technical issues efficiently.

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.